If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Auburn list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Auburn
Our data shows 30 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Auburn. 1 of them are based in Auburn itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (22), Kendallville (2), and Columbia City (2). No company within 90 miles of Auburn mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 11.3, 12.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
First up for Auburn: Brook-Mill Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 104 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wismans Appliance Svc Inc (18.1 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.1 stars from 358 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore explains that in a cold room the thermostat in a standard refrigerator can sense the cabinet as cold enough, so the compressor stays off and food in the freezer can thaw. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Freezer thawing in a cold garage. Kenmore says a standard refrigerator in a room below about 45°F may not run its compressor enough, and recommends a garage-ready model built for a wide temperature range. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- Kenmore rates its garage-ready models for surrounding temperatures from 45°F to 110°F and notes that standard refrigerators struggle below 45°F. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
- A new Kenmore refrigerator reaches a usable fresh food temperature in about 4 to 6 hours, but the freezer needs 12 to 24 hours to settle at its 0°F target. Source: Kenmore - FAQ: How long does it take for a new fridge to reach its designated temperature?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Auburn, IN
Most ice maker calls in Auburn come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Auburn Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Auburn, IN
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Auburn
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Auburn
Also Serving Towns Around Auburn
Live outside Auburn? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Garrett. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Auburn technician bring the right parts.